Amethyst is a violet variety of
quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek
("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the
belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient
Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the
belief that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms of
quartz. Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February"InspiredDesigns4YOU - Amethyst Pendant.